Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Advise California public agencies on complex municipal, land use, and governance matters that directly impact local communities.
• Work as a trusted legal advisor to planning commissions and other public bodies.
• Handle sophisticated transactional matters instead of a litigation-heavy practice.
• Join an experienced team dedicated exclusively to public sector representation.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities to attend public meetings and collaborate with clients.
• Earn additional compensation through an annual billable hours bonus program.
• Build long-term expertise in highly specialized areas of municipal law with an established California practice.

Location:

Fullerton, CA. Hybrid position offering remote flexibility while remaining available for client meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public agency responsibilities.

Note:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have 5+ years of experience representing public agencies on transactional and advisory matters. Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies is required. No solo practitioners.

About Us

We are an established California law firm dedicated exclusively to serving public agencies through practical legal counsel, transactional guidance, and trusted advisory services. Our collaborative team values professional excellence, client relationships, and meaningful work that supports communities throughout California. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise cities and public agencies on municipal law matters.
• Serve as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards.
• Provide guidance regarding Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act compliance.
• Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and municipal contracts.
• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters.
• Provide legal analysis involving CEQA, NEPA, and environmental compliance.
• Counsel clients on development agreements and redevelopment matters.
• Attend planning commission, council, and public agency meetings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and policy documents.
• Collaborate with public officials and agency staff on complex legal issues.
• Travel as needed to attend client meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 5+ years of experience representing public agencies.
• Significant experience handling transactional and municipal advisory matters.
• Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies.
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following: land use and zoning, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, redevelopment, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana regulation, or fair housing.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become a trusted advisor to public agencies while handling meaningful transactional and municipal law matters in a collaborative environment. This role offers hybrid flexibility, specialized legal work, performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships with California public entities.

JPC-1472

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license; 5+ yrs experience representing public agencies on transactional and advisory matters. No solo practitioners

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 5+ years as a practicing attorney representing public agencies.
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- Possible for candidates already licensed and practicing in California.
  • Packages - Negotiable.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 5–7 years: $170K–$180K
  • 8–10 years: $180K–$190K
  • 11+ years: $190K–$200K

Submission Email: Lauren -

LMB@JONES-MAYER.COM

Quick Recruiter Reference
California public-sector law practice seeking a Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney with 5+ years representing public agencies. Must have planning commission advisory experience and strong municipal transactional background. Hybrid role with bonus program and excellent benefits.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney - Jones Mayer - JPC- 1472 - source 

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Municipal Law/Land Use Attorney
• Location: Fullerton, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 5+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Municipal Attorney, Municipal Law Attorney, Land Use Attorney, Public Agency Attorney, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Government Attorney, CEQA Attorney, Planning & Zoning Attorney, Transactional Attorney
• # of hires needed: 1